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Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Average Salaries in Taiwan 2024

How much money does a person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology make in Taiwan?


Average Monthly Salary
173,000 TWD
( 2,080,000 TWD yearly)

LOW
86,600
TWD
AVERAGE
173,000
TWD
HIGH
308,000
TWD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan typically earns around 173,000 TWD. Salaries range from 86,600 TWD (lowest average) to 308,000 TWD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology domain in Taiwan exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Assistant Pharmacist115,000 TWD
Assistant Pharmacy Director215,000 TWD
Associate Medical Affairs Director296,000 TWD
Bioethics Specialist162,000 TWD
Biofabrication Specialist168,000 TWD
Bioinformatics Scientist249,000 TWD
Bioinformatics Technician116,000 TWD
Biological Scientist275,000 TWD
Biological Technician119,000 TWD
Biomanufacturing Technician133,000 TWD
Biomarker Scientist183,000 TWD
Biomedical Electronics Technician107,000 TWD
Biomedical Engineer117,000 TWD
Biomedical Engineering Director230,000 TWD
Bioprocess Engineer137,000 TWD
Biostatistician171,000 TWD
Biotechnologist 180,000 TWD
Biotechnology Lead Data Manager131,000 TWD
Cell Therapy Scientist244,000 TWD
Chemical Process Technician121,000 TWD
Clinical Consultant177,000 TWD
Clinical Data Manager168,000 TWD
Clinical Data Specialist156,000 TWD
Clinical Informatics Specialist138,000 TWD
Clinical Operations Manager262,000 TWD
Clinical Pharmacist169,000 TWD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist205,000 TWD
Clinical Programmer87,300 TWD
Clinical Project Manager156,000 TWD
Clinical Research Associate152,000 TWD
Clinical Research Manager254,000 TWD
Clinical Study Manager217,000 TWD
Clinical Trials Compliance Officer280,000 TWD
Compliance Specialist183,000 TWD
Computational Chemist219,000 TWD
Cytology Laboratory Technologist140,000 TWD
Cytotechnologist142,000 TWD
Digital Biomarker Developer175,000 TWD
Digital Health Specialist150,000 TWD
Drug Safety Specialist193,000 TWD
GCP Auditor154,000 TWD
Gene Editing Compliance Officer206,000 TWD
Gene Editing Specialist168,000 TWD
Gene Therapy Researcher180,000 TWD
Hospital Pharmacy Technician135,000 TWD
Manufacturing Engineer151,000 TWD
Medical 3D Printing Specialist138,000 TWD
Medical Affairs Director273,000 TWD
Medical Device Compliance Specialist168,000 TWD
Medical Device Data Analyst162,000 TWD
Medical Device Designer159,000 TWD
Medical Representative 120,000 TWD
Medical Science Liaison205,000 TWD
Medical Technology Writer121,000 TWD
Molecular and Cellular Biologist273,000 TWD
Nuclear Pharmacist170,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Compliance Auditor235,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Manager299,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lead305,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Operations Excellence Manager292,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Process Engineer157,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Production Assistant Manager189,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Project Manager180,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Quality Auditor187,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Assistant145,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Manager200,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Specialist155,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Representative115,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Research Associate180,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Research Scientist266,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Researcher249,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Manager212,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Sales Manager259,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative117,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager277,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Team Leader184,000 TWD
Pharmaceutical Technologist132,000 TWD
Pharmacist164,000 TWD
Pharmacogenomics Expert193,000 TWD
Pharmacovigilance Analyst192,000 TWD
Pharmacy Aide110,000 TWD
Pharmacy Manager235,000 TWD
Pharmacy Stock Controller105,000 TWD
Pharmacy Technician104,000 TWD
Precision Medicine Compliance Analyst189,000 TWD
Precision Medicine Specialist179,000 TWD
Records Management Coordinator95,000 TWD
Shift Encapsulator98,600 TWD
Staff Pharmacist163,000 TWD
Synthetic Biologist200,000 TWD
Telepharmacy Technician106,000 TWD


Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Taiwan

Median and salary distribution Taiwan Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
179,000 TWD or more
10% of people earn
156,000 to 179,000 TWD
20% of people earn
106,000 TWD or less
65% of people earn
106,000 to 156,000 TWD
Minimum Salary
86,600 TWD
Median
163,000 TWD
Maximum
308,000 TWD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan range from 86,600 TWD (starting average salary) to 308,000 TWD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology is 163,000 TWD, implying that half of the workforce in Taiwan earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan earn less than 134,000 TWD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 190,000 TWD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 106,000 TWD to 156,000 TWD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 106,000 TWD mark, while 10% ranged from 156,000 TWD to 179,000 TWD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 179,000 TWD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Taiwan costs anywhere from 649,000 TWD to 1,950,000 TWD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Taiwan

Salary comparison by gender Taiwan Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 9%.

Male
183,000 TWD
Female-8%
168,000 TWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Taiwan for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Taiwan

How much are annual salary increments in Taiwan for individuals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 27 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 5% granted to employees every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Taiwan Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Taiwan / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Taiwan is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Taiwan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Taiwan Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
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63% of surveyed staff in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 37% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
37%
No Bonus
63%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology / Taiwan


1,000 TWD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan is 1,000 TWD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan is 500 TWD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Kaohsiung195,000 TWD
Taichung181,000 TWD
Tainan162,000 TWD
Taipei174,000 TWD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Taiwan is 7% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
125,000 TWD
Public Sector+7%
134,000 TWD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 163,000 TWD and 190,000 TWD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology in Taiwan ranges from 86,600 TWD to 134,000 TWD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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